Amnesty releases report on impact of pellet guns
Amnesty International India (AI) today released a report on the pellet and its impact on the people of the Kashmir valley. “Pellet-firing shotguns, which have been responsible for blinding, killing and traumatizing hundreds of people in Kashmir, must be immediately banned,” Amnesty International India reiterated during the release of the report here in Srinagar. The […]
OGW arrested in North Kashmir, says police
Police in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday claimed to have arrested an over-ground worker (OGW) who they said was wanted for motivating young boys to join Hizb-ul-Mujahideen militant outfit. A police spokesman said that Ishtiaq Ahmed Wani, son of Farooq Ahmed Wani, resident of Goushbugh Pattan who was at large and wanted for “motivating […]
Singapore Gets First Female President Without A Vote
Halimah Yacob became on Wednesday the first woman President of Singapore, being the only candidate who met the requirements for the presidential elections. An establishment stalwart Halimah Yacob was named Singapore’s first female president Wednesday but the milestone was overshadowed by criticism as her selection was undemocratic after she was handed the job without […]
Cordon and search operation in Shopian village
Government forces on Wednesday launched a Cordon and search operation (CASO) in Bandpawa Chitragam village of south Kashmir’s Shopian district. Forces launched search operation after receiving inputs about the presence of militants in the area. As per sources, heavy forces have been deployed in the area and all entry and exit points have been […]
Student’s mysterious death triggers protests in Rajouri
Following the mysterious death of a student, hundreds of students of Government High School Seri Nowshera on Wednesday boycotted their classes and staged a protest to demand speedy investigation into the death of their schoolmate. Himanshu Sharma was found dead in mysterious circumstances near house after he left for school on Friday. The protesting students […]
Literary activist Muhammad Ahsan Ahsan is no more
Muhammad Ahsan Ahsan, a noted literary activist and founder member of State’s largest literary organization Adbi Markaz Kamraz, breathed his last after brief illness on Wednesday. He was 86 is survived by his wife and a son. According to his family sources Muhammad Ahsan was referred to Srinagar hospital following the complaint of chest pain […]
6 school children injured in accident on JK highway
At least six school children were injured after a van carrying them collided with another vehicle on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Wednesday. The incident occurred around early morning today in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir. The van carrying students of KV school, Chenani, from Batote collided head-on with another vehicle at Bagu Nallah in […]
Policeman injured after rifle goes off accidentally in Ganderbal
A policeman was injured after his service rifle went off accidentally at police training school Manigam in Ganderbal district on Wednesday. According to the reports, a bullet hit left foot of head constable Farooq Ahmad, belt no 10/PTS, when he was cleaning his service rifle and it went off accidentally. The cop was posted at […]
Three injured in road accident at Ussan Kunzer
A Maruti car bearing registration number JK01E 7847 met an accident at Ussan Kunzer on Gulmarg highway in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Rhe injured have been identified as Ab Rashid Palla, Mohd Sultan Palla and Ab Gaffar Palla all the residents of Kulhama Tangmarg. The injured have been rushed to Srinagar for treatment. One among […]
Rahul Gandhi alarms PDP, says Modi destroyed your party
The ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP), seems to have got a well wisher. And the well wisher is no other than Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi. Gandhi, who is on a two-week visit to the US to interact with political leaders, global thinkers and overseas Indians, spoke on the political environment in the country, […]